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Anna Milagros Rivera Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
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The Rivera Family and Friends
$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2023
Winners Announced
Dec 31, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Field of Study:
Nursing or accounting
Education Level:
Two or four-year undergraduate student
Gender:
Female-identifying
Background:
Single parent household
Field of Study:
Education Level:
Gender:
Background:
Nursing or accounting
Two or four-year undergraduate student
Female-identifying
Single parent household

Anna Milagros Rivera was a beloved niece who passed away too soon in 2022. 

She had an avid interest in nursing and accounting and was passionate about helping underserved youth in New York City's Lower East Side neighborhood. Anna was also very proud of her Puerto Rican heritage.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anna Milagros Rivera by supporting students who share her passions.

Any female undergraduate student from a female single-parent household who is pursuing nursing or accounting may apply for this scholarship, but applicants of Puerto Rican descent are preferred.

To apply, tell us how you were inspired by your single parent and what your career goals are in your chosen industry. Feel free to add anything else you may want to tell us about yourself.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
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Published October 11, 2023
$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2023
Winners Announced
Dec 31, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

How did your single parent inspire you? What are your goals in your chosen field of study?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

December 2023

Winners
JNaya Hernandez
Rutgers University-Camden
Gloucester Township, NJ
Jessica Rodriguez
California State University-Bakersfield
Taft, CA
Finalists
Hanna Alamo
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
Shelley Sakamoto
Southern New Hampshire University
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Mercedes Rosario
University of Hartford
Wolcott, CT
Yaselle Cartagena
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
Philadelphia, PA
Prianna Nguyen
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
Angela Munoz
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
Mary Boisky
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
Antoniette Nixon
Oakton Community College
Skokie, IL
Brooklyn Brashear
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
Marissa Wilkerson
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Lisa Elliott
Harding University
Rogers, AR
Amara Marcum
Eagle Gate College-Murray
Caldwell, ID
Emma Croft
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
Sabrina Ibanez
County College of Morris
Newton, NJ
anissa muhammad
Laboure College
Boston, MA
Marissa Kane
Post University- Online
North Wildwood, NJ
Michelle Gualtiere
Iona College
Shrub Oak, NY
Katrina Lengsavath
Kennesaw State University
Suwanee, GA
Kalani Ruiz
Northern Michigan University
Springfield, MA
Daniela Figueroa
Charleston Southern University
Hanahan, SC
Crystal Baca
Keiser University
Lake Worth, FL
Tiandra Lloyd
Plaza College
Bronx, NY
Madelaine Landeros
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
Tina Widergren
Long Island University
Ronkonkoma, NY
Stephanie Cabral
Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing
North Haledon, NJ
Erin Maes
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Tijeras, NM
Hong Dang
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Portland, OR
Izabela Kubis
Hofstra University
Maspeth, NY
keisha carrasquillo jimenez
Rasmussen College-Florida
Tampa, FL
Laela Montagnino
Mount Saint Mary College
Wappingers Fl, NY
Sabrina Long
Oakland Community College
Troy, MI
Emily Quioan
California State University-Long Beach
Whittier, CA
Katelyn Crowley
Southern New Hampshire University- Online
Templeton, MA
Blessing Kadiosha
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Maria Rodriguez Torres
Alverno College
West Allis, WI

Winning Applications

JNaya Hernandez
Rutgers University-CamdenGloucester Township, NJ
Growing up as a child of a single mother and living with my single mother has shown me to be strong. It has shown me to follow my dreams and goals, and not let anyone get or stand in my way. She has taught me that people may look down on me because I'm a minority female. Being a female of Puerto Rican descent has provided me with the strength to achieve my dreams and goals. I have seen all the women in my family provide when there wasn't a single way possible. All the women including my single mother have inspired me to do better than what they have accomplished. I am currently in my first semester of nursing school and it is difficult. But my mom has inspired me to not be discouraged when going to school. Also whatever my dream or goal is, I can achieve it with hard work and dedication. All the qualities that my mom holds, she is teaching and showing me those qualities. So that I can be a strong minority woman who achieves her dreams and goals. Since I am in nursing school, the ultimate goal is to have a BSN, RN behind my last name which would be Hernandez, BSN RN. I know that nursing school is not easy and I know that I have to work extremely hard to achieve the ultimate goal. As far as my goals during nursing school, would be to stay focused and use the inspiration from my mom to continue to push me. Also while in nursing school, I can use the inspiration to help my classmates by inspiring them if they are down and discouraged. In nursing school, this is the start of achieving my goals before actually becoming a nurse. Furthermore, finishing nursing school is bringing me one step closer to achieving the ultimate goal. After nursing school, my goals will be achieved and made possible, by graduating and passing boards. Which is something that seems very scary but I know the woman in my family have prepared me for any obstacles that could stand in my way. I know that the inspiration given from my childhood to the present will help me not to feel discouraged. Given the opportunity to apply for this scholarship will help my single mother know that her inspiration and dedication was worth her time as a parent. Lastly, her inspiration is what pushed me to achieve my goals and dreams of becoming a nurse and having my name be Hernandez, BSN RN.
Jessica Rodriguez
California State University-BakersfieldTaft, CA
My career goal is to become an ER nurse and work in my underserved community. I chose a nursing career because I have always had a passion for helping others and want to make a change in my community. Gaining my nursing degree will enable me to help the underprivileged and give back to my community. Throughout my community, I have completed numerous clinical rotations at various hospitals. Health disparities are present in all communities but especially in the community I reside in. I think it's essential that everyone, regardless of skin color or socioeconomic background, gets the same medical care. Preventative health campaigns, health education programs, and community screenings are important for maintaining the overall health of the community. As a nurse, I will participate in these interventions to ensure all members of my community have the appropriate resources to live a healthy life. At my kindergarten graduation, I said when I grew up I wanted to be an ambulance driver. I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field, but my education got delayed when I became pregnant my senior year of high school. I graduated high school in June and gave birth to my daughter in September. At that time, I felt that I no longer had the option to attend college and felt it would be impossible to ever get a college degree. After going down many dead-end roads I decided it was time to follow my dreams and begin my journey to a nursing career. I got my AA at a community college and applied to the nursing program at CSUB. To my surprise, I received the email that I had been accepted and this changed my life drastically. I am currently finishing my last year of nursing school and have had many hardships throughout my time as a nursing student. Being a mom of two young children and a full-time student presented many challenges. I wanted to ensure I maintained good grades and did not neglect my kids. After long hours in the hospital, I would head straight to a sporting or school event to support my children. We live an hour away from my school so the time I have spent commuting has also been a hardship. Paying for childcare, gas to get to school, and other educational expenses throughout this time has been challenging. Winning this scholarship would help me with the extra expenses I have as a nursing student.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 30, 2023. Winners will be announced on Dec 31, 2023.

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What is the scholarship award?

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When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 31, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

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